Avery Takes On San Diego

This is how the cool kids sit in high chairs

Attempt at family photo...wait, Avery needs a sip of water

Another attempt...wait, Avery is so not interested

Lets just say - I looked through 10 attempts and this is as close as we got!

Here We Go Again! Baby Belly 15 weeks

Feeling good and already popped!  Next Dr. Appt to check up on these little cuties is Saturday, May 14th = )  And the big news - gender reveal is set!!  Be sure to check back with me on May 28th to find out ; )

Happy Easter

Love, Avery

Mommy's in Westlake Village, Daddy's in Albuquerque, and Avery's in San Diego.  Looks like we'll be celebrating Easter a week later when we can all be together = )

Missing this little girl like crazy!

Avery's New Moves

I have no idea what you would call this new dance move of Avery's...but she LOVES it!  This little girl likes to tap her feet from the moment she wakes up!  Pardon the fingers in the mouth - we're teething again = )


Untitled from Beth Steele on Vimeo.

Daddy's Shoe

This video is pretty old but it is the only clip I have that shows how much Avery loves putting on Mommy & Daddy's shoes = )


Untitled from Beth Steele on Vimeo.

TWIN TIME!

Baby A waving hello

Baby B - taking a little rest after bouncing all over the place

Baby A giving us a nice limb check

We actually watched Baby B kick Baby A in the head.  This picture definitely doesn't do it justice!

By the end of our ultrasound appt both babies were laying side by side in the same position.  I can't wait to meet them = )

The Many Faces of Avery

Focused!

Shocked!

Embarrassed...b/c really, did you notice the hair?

Shy = )

It is amazing to be back home and spending my days with this adorable little girl!

Papadoc's Pictures

Pics of Avery from the last time I was out of town for work = )

Nice work Papa!

Back Out To Cali

I am going to be missing these kids this next week!  I head back out to Westlake Village today for a week of SAP training and work.  This will officially be my longest time away from the little jelly bean and it just keeps getting harder and harder!  Avery has this amazing, fun personality and I just want to spend all of my time playing with her = )  We have been so blessed with family babysitters given all of the travel I have done this year for work.  Papadoc (my Dad) came out to watch her a couple weeks ago for my last trip and Grammy (Trav's Mom) arrives Sunday for the next round of Avery Time!  We couldn't have survived this year without all of the amazing help!

I had to post a new picture to help me get through the week...but hopefully we can convince Grammy to snap more this week so that the Avery pics can stay on track!

Oh yeah, and who wants to meet the Twins?!  This pic is a few weeks old but we should have some new shots of them as soon as I get back into town = )

A Poem For Avery

Are you sitting down?

I think that you should...

We have some exciting news

Hopefully you think its good!

You're going to be a big sister

And I know you'll do great!

You'll be a best friend, confidante,

Role model and constant playmate.

Things may change around the house.

There may be less room and lots of noise...

You'll have to help out sometimes

And possibly learn to share your toys.

And now for the kicker,

The final detail of trouble...

We didn't order just one sibling - 

We ordered a double!

Two little ones are on the way.

Sometime in October will be the big day!

You're going to be an amazing Big Sister to Twins!

With you as a big sis - everyone wins = )

Uncle Mikey!!

Uncle Mikey came to visit me this weekend!  We had all kinds of fun together and he even came with me to Gymboree class = )  Then he drove off to Texas this morning in the very first car I ever rode in!  The Highlander is on her way to Dallas, TX...we'll miss you both!

Thanks for the driving lessons Uncle Mikey!

Spring Time! Spring Dress!

Extreme Toddler Close Up!

Avery wanted to show off her hip new Spring dress!

She is definitely ready for this gorgeous Spring weather to take over (minus the wind)

Soaking up some Sun!

Such a sweet little girl = )

Back In Business!

I feel like I have been out of town for FOREVER!  Thank goodness I'm back home and getting in some spaghetti time with Avery = )

Mommy fed her with a fork...

And then Daddy opted for the spaghetti all over the tray technique.

Obviously Daddy's technique is way more fun!

Who needs a fork when you can shovel

Did I mention Daddy's way is messier?

Still going!

That was one fantastic dinner!

Delizioso!

Can you say bath night?

Avery Fashion Show...

Not so sure where Avery gets her fashion sense...but she sure enjoyed picking out her outfit for this impromptu fashion show!

Already in her pajamas, Avery added her lime green hoodie jacket...and oddly...one shoe.

Walking down her imaginary runway

Model turn while removing jacket...

Showing off her skills!

Ready for the return walk

Focused model face on ; )

Thanks for the laughs my love!

Right On Point

Avery likes to point fingers...

And point to your nose = )

Its the little things that get her giggling!